For a long time Malawi has been operating without direct budgetary support following the withdrawal of donors in 2013.
This has brought challenges to Malawi such as shortage of essential drugs in hospitals as well as fuel.
President Chakwera
Just a few days ago Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera witnessed the signing of a grant agreement of $137 million which signified reinstatement of investor confidence in the economy and opens a new chapter in the enactment of serious policy reforms for restoring the short-term macroeconomic stability and medium-term growth.
This grant is so important because several times the president has repeatedly said under his tutelage Malawi should sustain donor and investor confidence in building a new Malawi
There is need for the private sector to support the Government since it is the engine of building the national economy.
A few days ago President Peter Mutharika held Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) National Governing Council (NGC) meeting at Mkopola Lodge in Mangochi.
In his speech, Mutharika rebuked one of his NGC members, Ken Msonda for being critical of his leadership.
Again Mutharika invited Msonda to leave the party if he continues criticising the party’s leadership. In the first place , any leadership should be ready to face criticism at all costs. If Mutharika cannot withstand criticism let him resign from the party Presidency and allow the one who can withstand the hit takeover.
Mutharika
Mutharika being the lawyer himself would have been aware of some section of the law which allows freedom of conscience.
Again , Mutharika invited Msonda to leave the party. Msonda never applied to Mutharika to join the party. In Malawi no one applies to join the party and Mutharika does not own DPP and will never own the party. DPP is a political party as such being a party it is run by the NGC.
Mutharika should be able to know the difference between a family and a political property in this case he should stop intimidating members.
Mutharika lied again that many people have approached him to stand as presidential candidate in 2025 as well as to stand and continue running the party as its president. The simple question is which people have been going to Mutharika on this issue.
No one can persuade Mutharika to stand because of his age. Mutharika deserves to rest and enjoy his retirement.
A few days ago President Peter Mutharika held Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) National Governing Council (NGC) meeting at Mkopola Lodge in Mangochi.
In his speech, Mutharika rebuked one of his NGC members, Ken Msonda for being critical of his leadership.
Again Mutharika invited Msonda to leave the party if he continues criticising the party’s leadership. In the first place , any leadership should be ready to face criticism at all costs. If Mutharika cannot withstand criticism let him resign from the party Presidency and allow the one who can withstand the hit takeover.
Mutharika
Mutharika being the lawyer himself would have been aware of some section of the law which allows freedom of conscience.
Again , Mutharika invited Msonda to leave the party. Msonda never applied to Mutharika to join the party. In Malawi no one applies to join the party and Mutharika does not own DPP and will never own the party. DPP is a political party as such being a party it is run by the NGC.
Mutharika should be able to know the difference between a family and a political property in this case he should stop intimidating members.
Mutharika lied again that many people have approached him to stand as presidential candidate in 2025 as well as to stand and continue running the party as its president. The simple question is which people have been going to Mutharika on this issue.
No one can persuade Mutharika to stand because of his age. Mutharika deserves to rest and enjoy his retirement.
The outgoing Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Walter Nyamilandu says he is happy to leave the stage in a better place than he found it.
Nyamilandu who had been FAM President for the past 19 years was defeated by Fleetwood Haiya in the FAM presidential elections held on December 16, 2023 in Mzuzu.
He was beaten by 23 votes to 13.
In his message to Malawians after the defeat, Nyamilandu said he will no longer seek for re-election at FAM as president as he has done his part and that others should do theirs.
Nyamilandu
“Today is my last day in serving the beautiful game of football in Malawi as President of FAM,”said Nyamilandu.
He thanked Malawians for granting him the rare opportunity to lead Malawi football.
Said Nyamilandu :” Thank you for your support and collaboration in moving football forward.We raised the bar by achieving significant milestones that brought joy and pride to our nation.
“However, at this juncture, it is time to move on and leave the legacy behind as well as bridging the gap mindset.
He then wished Haiya, the president elect and his Executive Committee all the best in their endeavors.
Nyamilandu claimed FAM Presidency victory in the 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019 FAM General Elections.
He assured Malawi’s return to the African Cup of Nations continental tournament twice during his tenure as president.
Before taking up his role, Malawi had struggled to qualify for over 20 years.
Nyamilandu became the first Malawian in history and one of a few Africans to be elected onto the prestigious world football governing body, FIFA as an Executive Council member.
He beat the president of the South African Football Association in a series of voting rounds to attain the council seat.
He repeated history when he was voted into the continental sports governing body, CAF, in 2023.
Titus Linzie of Youth Net and Counseling (YONECO) FM has on Saturday December 16,2023 been re-elected the president of Zomba Press Club after he went unopposed at the club’s elective annual general meeting took place in Salima.
Phalombe-based Zodiak Broadcasting Station journalist Ronnex Chiwanda has been elected as the vice-president after beating Chanco Community Radio’s Tiyamike Mao Njanji with 17 votes to 13.
The club also elected freelancers Peter Ngwenyama and Hawa Malishe who went unopposed as general secretary and public relations officer, respectively
Living Waters Radio journalist Clifford Kalilombe has been elected as treasurer with Radio Maria’s journalist Peter Stephano and Mayamiko Mwikhoma (freelancer) elected as executive members.
In his remarks,the first Deputy Speaker of Parliament Madalitso Kazombo who was a guest of honour at the general meeting said the media has a critical role to play in popularising Malawi to the world.
He said apart from focusing on political issues, the media should also invest in tourism and other developmental stories that may attract tourists from within and outside the country.
Kazombo emphasised that the media should report on the county’s scenic places as well as wildlife.
He assured Parliament’s continued support towards the growth of the media industry in the country.
“Parliament will continue to ensure that it puts in place legislation that does not interfere with media freedoms but rather promote such freedoms,”he said.
On his part, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) director of broadcast Zadziko Makhambo challenged journalists to embrace the digital sphere.
He said: “Don’t just be a photojournalist or videographer but also be able to write stories as well as be conversant with social media platforms to ably reach to all media consumers,” he said.
YONECO Executive Director MacBain Mkandawire urged the journalists to critically manage their social status and ‘money’ prudently.
“Build more assets than liabilities in life regardless of your income by managing your spending habits,” he said.
The new leadership is expected to run the club for the next three years.
